Horse profile
Boxing Great (IRE)
15 runs · 11 courses · from Jul 2024
As at 25 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
Won last time out
4 wins · 4 courses
Last run 12 Sep 2026 · 1st of 7
Last raced off OR 78
KTB Profile
Boxing Great is a gelding with four wins from 15 starts, all at Class 4 level. He has won on four different courses and recorded two of those wins over 2m1f – 2m4f on good ground. His most recent success came when he won the Scots Association Musselburgh Gold Cup Handicap Stakes at Musselburgh in Sep 2026 off an official rating of 78. He usually races mid division.
Based on 15 archived runs · run-style from 12 commented runs since Aug 2025 · updated 25 Oct 2026
- 4–15Wins / Runs
- 26.7%Strike rate
- 7 (46.7%)Placed
- −3.09£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 2.14Fair A/E n=15 · 1.73 incl. margin
- 80Highest OR
- 57dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating78↓ 2lb off peak
78
71–80
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 125
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 156C | 110 | 5 runs · 156 / 125 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 109B | 103 | 4 runs · 109 / 103.5 |
| Soft | 2 | 112A | 92 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 25 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 152C | 106.5 | 5 runs · 152 / 104 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 107C | 89 | 1 run · — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 156C | 125 | 3 runs · 156 / 125 |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 12 analysed runs since Aug 2025
- Mid-division 6 (50%) · 2 wins
- Held up 3 (25%) · 0 wins
- Prominent 2 (17%) · 2 wins
- Led 1 (8%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 6.2% of 65 runs since Jan 2008 (16 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −6.2 | — |
| Good | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | +9.6 | 3 from 8 |
| Soft | 7 | 0 | 0% | −6.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 32 | 1 | 3.1% | −3.1 | 1 from 5 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −6.2 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 13 | 0 | 0% | −6.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 34 | 0 | 0% | −6.2 | 0 from 4 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | +12 | 2 from 8 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | +60.5 | 2 from 3 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 25 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistress Of War (IRE) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 8 | 3 | 38% | +0.91 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.00 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk (AW) | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Down Royal (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.33 |
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chester | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Navan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m5f – 2m | 8 | 2 | 25% | −2.25 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 3 | 2 | 67% | +3.16 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Colgan | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Adam Caffrey | 4 | 2 | 50% | +3.33 |
| Jack Cleary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Jason Hart | 1 | 1 | 100% | +0.83 |
| Mr P J Cawley | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.75 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue tie | 7 | 3 | 43% | +1.91 |
| None | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.00 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 50% | +2.91 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.00 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 6 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Sep 26+8d | Musselburgh | Scots Association Musselburgh Gold Cup Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Settled just off the pace early - up to 4th by halfway - into 3rd with 4f remaining - shared the front spot 3f out - edged ahead 2f out under pressure - pulled well away inside the final furlong for an easy win | 1/7 | 9-10 | 78 | 125A | 89A | Jason Hart | 5/6F | |
| 04 Sep 26+29d | Down Royal (IRE) | Grant Thornton Ulster Cesarewitch Handicap Sat close to the front pack - asked for effort over 2f out - moved up inside to challenge early in straight - hit front a furlong out - held on under renewed pressure close home to prevail | 1/13 | 9-8 | 74 | 156C | 86A | Adam Caffrey | 100/30F | |
| 06 Aug 26+40d | Leopardstown (IRE) | Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap Settled off the pace early - improved on outer turning in - bumped lightly in 6th spot 1½f out - pushed along to stay on and got up in the closing strides | 1/9 | 11-7 | 74 | 72A | 77A | Mr P J Cawley | 7/4F | |
| 27 Jun 26+15d | Newcastle (AW) | JenningsBet Festival Northumberland Vase Handicap (Consolation Race For Northumberland Plate) (GBBPlus Race) Held up in the pack - nudged for effort 3f out - kept on but never a factor | 8/20 | hd | 9-0 | 76 | 104B | 77A | Adam Caffrey | 12/1 |
| 12 Jun 26+35d | Fairyhouse | Dino Day At Fairyhouse 8th July Handicap Shared control early - went clear 4f out - driven along and challenged hard 2f out - lost front spot with a furlong and a half left - dropped to third and unable to close final furlong | 6/18 | ½ | 9-10 | 76 | 152C | 81A | Robbie Colgan | 4/1 |
| 08 May 26+140d | Chester | Ladbrokes Get A Free Race Bet Today Chester Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Held a midpack spot early - pushed along and slipped towards the back before 2f out - found renewed effort late to pass tired horses inside the final furlong but only for minor gains | 8/17 | 1¼ | 9-0 | 76 | 80C | 71A | Robbie Colgan | 18/1 |
| 2025 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 19 Dec 25+21d | Dundalk (AW) | HRI Best Turned-Out Flat League Handicap Bit unbalanced leaving stalls - settled in midfield - pushed along and found room 2f out - hit front with a furlong and a half left - drifted right approaching the last furlong - stayed on strongly to win | 1/14 | 9-5 | 71 | 109B | 86A | Adam Caffrey | 2/1F | |
| 28 Nov 25+28d | Dundalk (AW) | BAR 1 Casino Handicap Tardy from the stalls and detached early - towards the back of the field at halfway - last 3f out before urgency applied - moved up to 7th 1f out - plugged on but never a danger to finish 5th | 5/13 | nk | 8-5 | 72 | 103B | 70A | Jack Cleary | 15/2 |
| 31 Oct 25+9d | Dundalk (AW) | Story Of Dundalk Stadium Book Buy Online Handicap Slow to stride - settled in the middle order - off the bridle and making no inroads 2f out - plugged on one-paced inside the final furlong to finish 5th | 5/11 | 1¼ | 8-5 | 72 | 84A | 68A | Jack Cleary | 7/1 |
| 22 Oct 25+23d | Navan | Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden Settled midfield early - 5th at halfway - pushed along under pressure 2f out - improved into 3rd inside final furlong but found nothing more | 3/10 | 8 | 10-0 | 75 | 112A | 77A | Robbie Colgan | 22/1 |
| 29 Sep 25+47d | Down Royal | Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap Held up towards the back of the field - driven wide with two furlongs left and 9th approaching the final furlong - stayed on at one gear to finish 8th | 8/13 | 1¼ | 9-11 | 77 | 72C | 80A | Robbie Colgan | 18/1 |
| 13 Aug 25+53d | Gowran Park | McEnery Cup Handicap Hesitant start and settled at the back - urged into a gap on own by 4f out - unable to find more in the straight - dropped away and finished a distant last | 7/7 | 49 | 8-12 | 80 | 55C | 62C | Robbie Colgan | 16/1 |
| 21 Jun 25+344d | Down Royal | Eventco Marquees Maiden Held 5th early then improved into contention over 2f out - eased across to left approaching final furlong and driven into 3rd - stayed on strongly late to snatch second close home | 2/6 | ¾ | 9-9 | — | 113A | 83B | Adam Caffrey | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 12 Jul 24+10d | Dundalk (AW) | PD Lift Trucks Ltd Maiden | 4/13 | hd | 10-4 | — | 94B | 90A | Robbie Colgan | 50/1 |
| 02 Jul 24 | Roscommon | Ladies Day Here On Monday, 8th July 2024 Maiden | 2/14 | 9½ | 9-9 | — | 107C | 74A | Robbie Colgan | 100/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Boxing Great won?
- Boxing Great (IRE) won 4 of 15 archived starts between 2024 and 2026, a strike rate of 26.7%. Placed 7 times in total (46.7% of starts).
- Who trains Boxing Great?
- Boxing Great (IRE) is trained by Karl Thornton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 12 September 2026.
- Who is Boxing Great's sire?
- Boxing Great (IRE) is by Midi (GB) out of Arabian Bride (IRE), whose sire is Raven's Pass.
- What going does Boxing Great prefer?
- Boxing Great (IRE) has the best record on good going: 3 wins from 8 starts (37.5%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Boxing Great's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 78, from the run on 12 September 2026. The highest on record is 80.
- What is Boxing Great's sire's record?
- Midi (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 6.2% of 65 runs since Jan 2008 (16 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Boxing Great's siblings?
- Out of Arabian Bride (IRE), Boxing Great (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.